Eleanor's early work contributed to the understanding of the asteroid?
4015 Wilson–Harrington
Pallas
Eros
Vesta
Answer
4015 Wilson–Harrington is an asteroid that was discovered by Eleanor Helin and Kenneth Harrington in 1981. It is a large, dark asteroid that is located in the outer asteroid belt. Eleanor's early observations and studies of this asteroid helped astronomers understand its orbit, composition, and its overall characteristics, contributing to the broader knowledge and comprehension of asteroids within our solar system.
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